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=The Scarlet Letter - Vocabulary=

Michael Wyman- Congenial - agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature (Chapter 1, page 46) Physiognomies - faces or countenances (Chapter 2, page 47) Ignominious - marked or attended by disgrace (Chapter 3, page 60) Sagamores - Native American chiefs or leaders (Chapter 4, page 68) Progenitors - ancestors (Chapter 5, page 77) Anathemas - curses (Chapter 6, page 89) Panoply - A wide ranging and impressive display (Chapter 7, page 99) Indefeasible - not to be annulled or be void (Chapter 8, page 106) Erudition - knowledge acquired by study (Chapter 9, page 118) Perforce - of necessity (Chapter 10, page 123) Lavished - expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion (Chapter 11, page 131) Pealing - sounding loud and sonorously (Chapter 12, page 139) Taper - a candle (Chapter 13, page 152) Awry - askew (Chapter 14, page 165) Betoken - be a sign of (Chapter 15, page167) Primeval - of or pertaining to the first age or ages (Chapter 16, page 174) Epochs - memorable dates (Chapter 17, page 181) Colloquy - dialogue (Chapter 18, page 190) Accosting - approaching (Chapter 19, page 198) Irrefragable - not to be refuted or contested (Chapter 20, page 205) Plebeian - belonging or pertaining to the common people (Chapter 21, page 215) Effervescence - the action of boiling up (Chapter 22, page 224) Zenith - the point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position or observer (Chapter 23, page 237) Lurid - lighted or shining with an unnatural, fiery glow (Chapter 24, page 246)

Hunter Gillis- Throng- Large number of people-45 Physiognomies- Judging charactor by facial features-47 Visage- apperance of a person-57 Expostulation- to reason earnastly-70 Ignoming-digrace-75 Russet-coarse cloth usually gray or brown-85 Magistracy-a position in office-94 Antiquated-obsolete-102 Pillored- hands and hear are bound for public scorn-111 Sexton-church matainence officer-121 Betwixt-an intermediate position-132 Penitence-sorrow for sins-139 Abased-lower in ranks-151 Accosted- to approach and speak boldly-157 Verdure-condition of health-166 Ulterior-other-173 Athiest-rejection of belief-182 Colloquy-discussion-191 Whit-the least bit-200 Antiquity-ancient times-204 Preternaturolly-existing outside nature-216 Pomp-magnificence-225 Eloquent-fluent,forceful,elegant speaking-235 Conjectural-formation of a opinion without evidence or proof-244

Kate Odykirk- edifice- large building (chapter 1, pg.45) physiognomies-the face (chapter 2, pg.47) imperceptible-very slight (chapter 3, pg.58) amenable-willing; agreeable (chapter 4, pg68) martyrdom-the condition, extreme suffering; torment ( chapter 5, pg.76) vigor- active strength, vitality (chapter 6, pg.85) ludicrous-ridiculous,(chapter 7, pg.95) emaciated- to make abnormally thin (chapter 8, pg. 107) celibacy- sexual abstinence, the state of being unmarried (chapter 9, pg.118) typify- to space as a typical example or symbol of (chapter 10, pg.123) thwarted- to oppose or frustrate (chapter 11, pg.131) somnambulism- sleepwalking (chapter 12, pg.138) irksomeness-annoying; irritating;exasperating (chapter 13, pg.151) propinquity-nearness of relation;kinship (chapter 14, pg. 162)

Burdock(n)-large plant of the daisy family (pg 46) Physiognomies(n)-the art of determining character or personal characteristics from features of body especially of the face (pg 47) Heathen(n)-unconverted individual of people that don't acknowledge the God of the Bible (pg 58) Expostulation(n)-the act of protesting (pg 70) Thatched(n)-rushes, straw, etc., woven together for covering roofs (pg 76) Clad(n)-to dress or cover (pg 85) Ludicrous(adj)-ridiculous (pg 95) Unfeignedly(adv)-with sincerity (pg 102) Hitherto(adv)-until now (pg 112) Somniferous(adj)-bring or inducing sleep, as drugs or influences (pg 130) Scourge(n)-to whip or lash, especially for the infliction of punishment or torture (pg 136) Replete(adj)-abundantly supplied or provided; filled (pg 148) Despotic(adj)-belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot (a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically exercising it cruelly) (pg 153 Peradventure(adv)-perhaps (pg 164) //-Veronica Lin//

// pg. 45 // __**Heterodox**__- Not in agreement with accepted beliefs, especially in church doctrine or dogma; Holding unorthodox opinions. // pg. 47 // // pg.53 // //pg.106// //pg. 113// //pg. 124// //pg. 134// //pg. 144// //pg. 153// //pg. 157// //pg. 166// //pg. 175// //pg. 181// //pg. 191// //pg. 200// //pg. 204// //pg. 221// //pg. 226// //pg. 236//
 * __Katie Wilson-__**
 * __Edifice__-** A building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; An elaborate conceptual structure
 * I__gnominy__**- Great personal dishonor or humiliation; Shameful or disgraceful action, conduct, or character.
 * __Indefeasible-__** not to be annulled or made void.
 * __Parochial-__** of or pertaining to a parish or parishes.
 * __Inimical:__** adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable.
 * __Machination-__** Crafty Schemes; plots; intrigues.
 * __Multitudinous-__** forming a great number; presenting in great numbers.
 * __Despotic-__** autocratic; tyrannical.
 * __Propinquity-__** Nearness in place, proximity or relation.
 * __Henbane-__** a plant of the nifghtshade family: sticky, hairy fetid foliage and greenish-yellow flowers; poisonous.
 * __Scrofula-__** Primary tuberculosis of the lympnatic glands; usually in neck.
 * __Wonted-__** accustommed; habituated; used.
 * __Trammelled-__** a hindrance or impediment to free action; resistance.
 * __Mollified-__** to soften in feeling or temper.
 * __Disquietude-__** uneasiness
 * __Aquavit-__** a dry spirit.
 * __Prosternation-__** Dejection; depression
 * __Pathos-__** the quality or power in an actual life experience or inliterature, music, speech, or other forms of expression, or evoking a feeling of pity or compassion.

Jacob Lifson Throng-a group of people 45 physiognomies-character traits determined by facial features 47 bosom-the breast area of the human body 57 tempestuous-stormy 69 uncongenial-unneeded 76 inscrutable- not understood 84 jurisdiction- range of authority 95 endue- put on; dress 102 appellation- a name or title 111 sexton- person in charge of church upkeep 121 hitherto- up to now 131 somnambulism- sleepwalking 138 propensity- a natural inclination 153 lurid- pale; pallid in color 162 misdemeanors- misdeeds 170

Katelyn Hartman
 * Edifice**- building, one of large size or imposing appearance pg. 45
 * Throng**- multitude of poeple crowded or assembled together pg. 45
 * Indubitably**- can't be doubted, patently evident or certain; unquestionable pg. 47

//Elizabeth Klak//
 * Sepulchres**- A place of burial. Chapter 1; Page 45
 * Cloister**- A place of religious seclusion. Chapter 2; Page 56
 * Sagacity**- Wisdom. Chapter 3; Page 61

Emily Elliott __Sainted__: like a saint, sacred or hallowed. (Pg. 46) __Physiognomies__: the act of determining character or personal characteristics from features of the body (Pg. 47) __Magistracy:__ group of civil officers charged with the aministration of the law. (Pg. 61)

Breanna Colwell Edifice - A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place. Chapter 1; page 46. Heterdox - Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards. Chapter 2; page 47. Physiognomies - The human face. Chapter 2; page 47.

__//Kerigan Williams//__
 * Sepulchre**- a burial vault, tomb,or grave; Chapter 1 page 45
 * Physiognomies**- faces or countenances; Chapter 2 page 47
 * Ignominy**- great personal dishonor or humiliation; Chapter 3 page 53

//Katherine Li-//
 * Sepulchre**: burial chamber (ch.1, pg. 27)
 * Sumptuary**: relating to/denoting laws that limit personal spending on food and personal items (ch.2, pg. 51)
 * Visage**: a person's face, with reference to the form of proportions of the features (ch. 3, p. 57)
 * Amenable**: open and responsive to suggestions, easily persuaded (68)
 * Uncongenial**: unsuitable to taste or need (76)
 * Procure**: to obtain with care and effort (85)
 * Caper**: to skip or dance in a lively way (97)
 * Temporal**: relating to worldly affairs or relating to time (104)
 * Appellation**: a name or title (111)
 * Typify**: to be characteristic or an example of (123)
 * Odious**: extremely unpleasant (132)
 * Infirmity**: physical or mental weakness (139)
 * Requital**: justly deserved penalty (151)
 * Purport**: to appear or claim to do something (falsely) (160)
 * Incongruity**: unsuitable (169)
 * Scrofula**: disease with glandular swellings (175)
 * Repent**: feel or express regret or remorse about one's sin (182)
 * Colloquy**: a conversation (190)
 * Estrange**: to alienate someone. (199)

Sydney Cox- Edifice- building or structure (ch 1, pg 45) Physiognomies- faces (ch 2, pg 47) Ignominy- great personal dishonor (ch 3, pg 53)

**//Mia Weed//** **__Pittance__-** meager monetary allowance. (Pg. 35) **__Autumnal__-**suggestive or pertaining to autumn. (Pg. 49) **__Mien__-** air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc. (Pg. 53)

//Dara Brown//
 * Subsequently:** Followning in time or order; succeding, pg. 45
 * Papist:** Roman Catholic. Usually used disparingly, pg.53
 * hitherto:** Until this time; up to now, pg.64

//Shannon Bradley//
 * Edifice-** A building or very large structure. Chapeter 1; page 45
 * Physiognomies**- The face. Chapter 2; page 47
 * Hitherto-** Until this time or up to now. Chapter 3; page 64

//Megan Stinson// __Sepulchres__- (**Chapter 1, page 45**) a burial vault, tomb, or grave. __Physiognomies__- (**Chapter 2, page 47**) Facial features, especially regarded as revealling character. __Visage__- (**Chapter 3, page 57**) the face or facial expression of a person.

//Sam Esch//
 * Sepulchres-** A burial vault, tomb, or grave. Chapter 1; Page 45
 * Physiognomies**- The art of judging human character based on facial features. Chapter 2; Page 47
 * Intervolutions-** the state of being intervolved, or coiled up. Chapter 3; Page 58

Maggie Anderson Ingenuities (pg.20) - cleverness Gallows (pg.47) - device for hanging style execution Phantasmagoric (pg.55) - supernatural illusions

Alysha Machuta Ponderous- heavy looking (ch 1 pg 45) Ignominy- disgrace and dishonor (ch2 pg 51) Phantasmagoric- Supernatural illusions (ch3 pg55)


 * Bryce Bolles**
 * Edifice**- Any large building. Ch. 1 Page 46
 * Phsiognomies**- Facial features. Ch.2 Page 47
 * Ignominious**- Marked by disgrace. Ch. 3 Page 60

Emily Gunning-
 * 1) Edifice- a building, esp.a large, imposing one or a complex system of beliefs (pg 45)
 * 2) Physiognomics- a person's facial features or expression, esp. when regarded as indicative of character or ethic origin. (pg 47)
 * 3) Betwixt- between: in the interval (pg 59)
 * 4) Paramour-lover (pg 72)
 * 5) ignominy- disgrace, dishonor, public contempt (pg 74)
 * 6) imbued- to inspire or influence (pg 85)
 * 7) magistracy- the office or authority of a magistrate/judge (pg 94)
 * 8) selfsame- exactly the same (pg 104)
 * 9) appellation- a name of title or the action of giving a name to a person or thing (pg 111)
 * 10) emblem- an object or a representation that functions as a symbol (pg 123)
 * 11) Machinations- the act of plotting, a crafty scheme or cunning design for the accomplishment of a sinister end. (pg 133)
 * 12) rheumatism- any of several pathological conditions of the muscles tendons, joints, bones, or nerves, characterized by discomfort and disability (pg 138)
 * 13) zealously-filed with or motivated by zeal (pg 152)
 * 14) peradventure- perhaps; perchance, chance or uncertainty; doubt (pg 162)
 * 15) incongruity- lack of congruence. the state or quality of being incongruous (pg 169)
 * 16) pensiveness- deeply, often wistfully or dreamily thoughtful (pg 174)
 * 17) Pentecost- the seventh Sunday after Easter, commemorating the decent of the Holy spirit upon the disciples. (pg 182)
 * 18) Unintelligible- being such that understanding or comprehension is difficult or impossible (pg 193)
 * 19) multitudinous-very numerous; existing in great numbers (pg 203)
 * 20) Vicissitude- the quality or state of being changeable or in flax (pg 204)
 * 21) Plebeian- of or relating to the Roman plebs (pg 215)
 * 22) ignominious- marked by, full of, or characterized by disgrace or shame (pg 238)
 * 23) escutcheon- a defined area on which armorial bearing are depicted, marshaled, or displayed (pg 249)

//Grace Horton// __**1. Inauspicious-**__ Not promising, unfavorable pg.46 __**2. Heterodox-**__ Not in accordance with established or accepted opinions pg.47 __**3. Iniquity-**__ Violation of right or duty also known as wicked pg.60 **__4. Alchemy-__** A form of chemistry practiced in the Middle Ages and Reniassance pg.68 **__5. Magistrate-__** A civil officer charged with the administration of law pg.82 __6.Penance-__ A punishment undergone in token of penitence for sin pg.92 __7.Gorget-__ A patch on a throat of an animal pg.99 __8.Pervesity-__ willfully determined or disposed to go to what is expected or desired pg.105 __9. Erudition-__ knowledge acquined by study pg. 118 __10. Ominous__-portending evil or harm pg.121 __11.Abhorrence-__ a feeling of extreame repugnence or aversion pg. 132 __12. Rhumatism-__ any disorder of the extreamities or back pg. 138 __13.Tribunals-__ a place or seat of judgement pg. 155 __14. Direst-__ causing of involving fear or suffering pg.162 __15. Incongruity-__ the condioton of an inappropiate keeping or place pg. 169 __16. Scrofule-__ primary tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands pg. 175 __17. Misanthropy__- hatred or dislike pg. 183 __18.Colloquy-__ dialogue or conference pg. 190 __19 Reverberated-__ reflected, to reecho or resound pg. 200 __20. Epoch-__ a particular period of time marked by distinctive features or events pg. 205 __21. Penance-__ A punishment from sin pg, 216 __22. Clarion-__ An ancient trumpet with a curved shape __23. Tumult-__ violent and noisy commotion or disturbence of a crowd or mob pg. 235 __24. Necromancer-__ a method of divination through alleged communiation with the dead pg.244

//__**Annie Bjerke**__//
 * 1) Sepulchre- place of burial; tomb. Page 45
 * 2) Betokened- to give a sign of. Page 47
 * 3) Visage- A persons appearence. Page 57

Emily Markel __**Congenial**__**-** suitable or pleasing in nature. //(Chapter 1, Page 46)// Samantha Berryhill Condemned: to find guilty (Chapter 1 page 46) Unsubstantial: having no foundation (Chapter 2 page 48) Ignominy: great personal dishonor or humiliation (Chapter 3 page 53)
 * __Purport__-** The appearence or intent to decieve. //(Chapter 2, Page 49)//
 * __Betwixt__**- In between.//(Chapter 3, Page 60)//

Sarah Gonzales- Supulchre- A burial vault, tomb or grave. (Chapter 1 page 45) Ignominy- Disgrace, dishonor, public contempt. (Chapter 2 page 53) Phantasmagoric- Having a fantastic or decetive appearence, as something in a dreasm or created by the imagination. (Chapter 3 page 55)

//Ellen Lapp// __**congenial**__- agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature pg. 46 chapter 1 __**atumnal**__- belonging or suggestive of autumn pg. 49 chapter 2
 * __sagacity__**- acuteness of mental discernment and soundess of judgement pg. 61 chapter 3

Madison Whyte Decrepit- impaired by use or wear (ch. 1, pg 32) Remonstrance- an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition or grievance (ch.2, pg 55) Betwixt-Between (ch. 3, pg 60)

Max Heeke- edifice- A structure that has a roof and walls and stands relatively in one place page 46 farthingale- structures used under western womens clothing page 48 Magistrates- an officer of the state, judge or prosecutor page

__//Pervaded-//__ To become diffused through every part of. Page 67 //__Emblematic-__// of, relating to, or constituting. Page 78 //__Inscrutable-__// Not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood. Page 84 //__Forsooth-__// in truth, indeed. Page 98 //__Antiquated-__// outmoded or discredited by reason of age. Page 102 //__Sagacity-__// the quality of being keen in sense. Page 117 //__Inimical-__// being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence. Page 122 //__Efficacious-__// having the power to produce a desired effect. Page 133 //__Somnambulism-__// an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts are performed. Page 138
 * //Caroline Kurtz//**

Aleah Bierschach Edifice- A large building- page 46 Sumptuary- Regulating or limiting personal expenditures- page 51 Iniquity- Immoral Behavior- page 60 Nepenthe- A potion used by achient people tp induce forgetfulness of pain or sorrow- page 69 Contumaciously- Stubornly disobedient- page 82 Mutability- Prone to change in form, quality, or nature- page 85 Pestilence- A contagous or infectious epidemic disease- page 96 Imbibes- to receive into the mind and retain- page 105 Sagacious- keen in sense perception- page 118

//__Sustenance-__// food and drink regarded as a source of strength. Pg 67 //__Annihilate-__// destroy utterly; obliterate. Pg 74 //__Mutability-__// liable to change. Pg 85 //__Caprice-__// a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior. Pg 95 //__Unfeignedly-__// genuine; sincere. Pg 102 __//Freer-//__ a person who frees or sets free someone or something. Pg 116 __//Penitential-//__ relating to or expressing penitence or penance. Pg 125 //__Apostolic-__// of or relating to the Apostles. Pg 133
 * Cara Maney**

//__Pervaded__//- To be present throughout; permeate Pg. 67 //__Commiseration__//- The feeling or expression of pity or sorrow. Pg. 70 __//Caprice//__- Sudden impulsive and seemingly unmotivated notion or action. Pg 87 __//Cuirass//__- Defensive armor for the torso composing of a breast and backplate, originally made of leather. Pg. 99 //__Intristic__//- Belonging naturally; essential. Pg. 95 //__Chirugical__//- Of or relating to surgery. Pg. 112 //__Sexton__//- Official of church being charged with taking care of edifice and its contents. i.e: Ringing bells, burying dead. Pg. 121 //__Infirmity__//: Physical weakness or ailment. Pg. 134 //__Admonished__//: To caution, advice or counsel against something. Pg. 146
 * Katie Crane**

//Besmirches-// to soil; tarnish; discolor. (Ch 4, Pg 73) //Assimilate-// absorb; to take in and incorporate as one's own. (Ch 5, Pg 75) //Vigor-// active, strength or force. (Ch 6, Pg 85) //Intrinsic-// belonging to a thing by its very nature. (Ch 7, Pg 95) //Betwixt-// neither one or the other, between. (Ch 8, Pg 105) //Countenanced-// apparance, especially the look or expression of the face. (Ch 9, Pg 114) //Ominous-// portending evil or harm; forebonding threatening. (Ch 10, Pg 121) //Abhorrence-// utter loathing, abdomination. (Ch 11, Pg 132) //Multitudinous-// forming a multitude or great number; existing occuring (Ch 12, Pg 140) //Propensity-// a natural inclination or tendency. (Ch 13, Pg 153) //Conferred-// to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation. (Ch 14, Pg 163) //Deleterious//- injurious to health. (Ch 15, Pg 166) //Scintillating//- witty, brillitantly, clever. (Ch 16, Pg 174) //Forebode//- to foretell or predict, to be an omen of, indicate beforehand. (Ch 17, Pg 186) //Amiss//- out of the right or proper course, order, or condition, improperly, wrongingly, astray. (Ch 18, Pg 190) //Gesticulating//- to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech. (Ch 19, Pg 200)
 * Emma Kahn**

==== Alchemy (Chapter 4, pg: 68) a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy practiced in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and concerned principally with discovering methods for transmuting baser metals into gold and with finding a universal solvent and an elixir of life. ====

= Marcela Railean =

Emily Markel
**Insubordination:** being disobedient to authority (Chapter 4, Page 67) **Inscrutable:** incapable of being investigated, mysterious (Chapter 5, Page 75) **Parochial:** of or pertaining to a [|parish] or [|parishes] (Chapter 9, Page 113) **Zenith:** the point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position or observer (Chapter 12, Page 138)
 * Intangibility:** incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable (Chapter 6, Page 87)
 * Mutability:**liable or subject to change or alteration (Chapter 7, Page 95)
 * Bedizen:** to dress or adorn in a showy, gaudy, or tasteless manner (Chapter 8, Page 103)
 * Zeal:** fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor (Chapter 10, Page 125)
 * Apostolic**: pertaining to or characteristic of the 12 [|apostles] (Chapter 11, Page 133)
 * Irksomeness:** annoying; irritating (Chapter 13, Page 151)
 * Latter:** being the second mentioned of two (Chapter 14, Page 160)
 * Dexterity:** skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility (Chapter 15, Page 168)
 * Pensiveness:** dreamily or wistfully thoughtful (Chapter 16, Page 174)
 * Misanthropy:**hatred, dislike, or distrust of humankind (Chapter 17, Page 183)
 * Colloquy:**a conversational exchange; dialogue (Chapter 18, Page 190)
 * Thitherward:** to or toward that place or point (Chapter 19, Page 198)
 * Disquietude:**the state of disquiet; uneasiness (Chapter 20, Page 204)
 * Mirthful**: joyous; gay; jolly (Chapter 21, Page 220)
 * Mercenary**: Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics. (Chapter 22, Page 225)